Many friends do not know much about the garment steamer (also known as ironing machine, electric iron) this product, most people have just heard of it, so that when the garment steamer is needed to iron clothes, but they dare not start, afraid of buying the inferior garment steamer said on the Internet, those in use will be burned, hot yellow clothes, etc., and after a long time, there will be peculiar smell, and even safety accidents of the product. So, what are the disadvantages of garment steamers?Next, I, a professional evaluator who often deals with various household appliances, will give you a science about the knowledge of garment steamers.
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First, reveal the four major harms and disadvantages of garment steaming machine
What are the disadvantages of garment steamers?The Internet is full of a large number of complaints about the garment steamer in use will produce peculiar smell and damage to clothes, in fact, the unprofessional garment steamer really can not bring a good experience, in addition, the use of this garment steamer also has many disadvantages, and then I will reveal to you the four major hazards of inferior garment steamer:
1. Risk of clothing damage
In my tests, I noticed that many low-quality garment steamers had problems with excessive power or unstable temperature control. As a result, they are unable to adapt to the needs of different materials, often resulting in damage to the fabrics, such as yellowing or burns. I have observed that these problems are mainly caused by uneven heat distribution and lack of precision in the temperature control system.
2. There are many cases of high temperature scalding
High-temperature steam is a key element used in garment steamers to iron clothes. However, if not handled properly, the high temperature steam may cause hazards such as burns. In addition, inadequate grip design may also lead to burns and other safety hazards, and some unreasonable product designs may make it difficult for you to grasp the garment steamer firmly, which can easily lead to accidental burns.
3. Peculiar smell risk
The cavity structure and materials of an inferior garment steamer may be unreasonable, and long-term high-temperature heating may release irritating odors. These odors not only pollute the air, but can also get on the ironed garment, causing an uncomfortable experience.
4. Safety hazards
The most worrying thing is the potential safety hazards that a low-quality garment steamer may bring. I've noticed that some low-cost models use low-quality wires and substandard circuit designs. Considering that the garment steamer is in a high-temperature and high-pressure working environment for a long time, these design defects are very likely to cause short circuits in wires, and even lead to serious accidents such as fire or electric shock, which will bring irreparable threats to the safety of users.
2. Reveal the five major industry traps of garment steamer
What are the disadvantages of garment steamers?At present, the state of the garment steamer market is worth pondering: many low-quality garment steamers not only perform poorly, but also have various hidden risks. The root cause of this phenomenon lies in some negative trends in the garment steamer industry, which not only lower the product standards of the entire industry, but also lead to the proliferation of inferior garment steamers in the market. In order to help consumers choose the right garment steamer more wisely, I have sorted out five common traps in the industry.
1. OEM sales, lack of professional strength
Professional garment steamer manufacturers usually have rich experience and professional R&D teams, who have a deep understanding of the needs of garment care and develop high-quality products according to these needs. However, some influencer brands and crossover brands may not have such R&D teams, and they simply choose to cooperate with other manufacturers to sell their products on a private label basis. This way of selling on a private label means that these brands do not have the ability and experience to develop garment steamers on their own. As a result, garment steamers they sell may not have been fully developed and tested, may have poor ironing results, and may be at risk of damaging the garment.
2. The rate of clothing damage in the industry is increasing
Many brands actually lack real expertise, and most of them are just doing OEM production. In recent times, in order to gain a foothold in the market, the quality of products has been seriously declining, and it is not surprising that more and more consumers complain that their products can damage their clothes.
3. Vicious market competition
In order to gain a foothold in a highly competitive market, some manufacturers cut selling prices by reducing costs, and as a result, product quality and performance have dropped significantly.
4. False certificate publicity
In the face of fierce market competition, some brands will buy various qualifications and join industry associations in order to enhance their professional image. This approach can give consumers the impression that the brand is professional and trustworthy. However, we need to understand that these certificates and titles do not necessarily represent the true strength and professionalism of the brand itself. Some brands may purchase certificates to obtain some qualifications, and the authenticity and authority of these certificates need to be carefully evaluated. Similarly, joining an association does not mean that a brand has the ability to set industry standards or represent the highest level of the industry. Therefore, we cannot blindly trust the professionalism and product quality of a brand just by virtue of its title.
5. Appearance is more important than research and development
Some leading brand merchants emphasized: "Whether it is a garment steamer, or small household appliances and other products, research and development itself is not important, consumers pay more attention to the appearance of appearance, in this product homogenization today, appearance is everything!."This kind of thinking is undoubtedly wrong, just imagine, if you buy a useless "vase", what can it bring you, it will only be trouble.
3. The four benefits of the multi-functional garment steamer
What are the disadvantages of garment steamers?Although there are indeed many disadvantages of inferior garment steamer, after professional optimization, the garment steamer with good workmanship is actually very easy to use, especially the multi-functional garment steamer, it is rare to see cases about the harm, and more friends are praised for our multi-function garment steamer, and there is a very high-quality experience after use.
The working principle of the garment steamer is that after adding water and electricity, the heater used in the inner core begins to heat, converts the room temperature water into high-temperature and high-pressure water vapor, and then releases the boiling water vapor from the nozzle through the curved steam pipe. To use, just spray on the wrinkled areas of your clothes. The product uses warm water vapor to contact with clothes, so that the fiber structure of the clothes becomes soft, "pull" and "press", so that the clothes become smooth and smooth, and the hot water vapor can play a role in cleaning, sterilization, as long as water is added, the current will spray high-pressure steam, spraying on the folds of the clothes, to achieve a smooth and soft effect. The product is suitable for ironing and sterilization of clothing, curtains and carpets of various materials, which is easy to operate and saves energy and time.
There are many types of garment steamers on the market, including ordinary type, wireless type, flat ironing type, and multi-function type. Multifunctional garment steamers are widely loved for their lightness and superior overall performance. Its popularity stems from its lightweight portability and excellent overall performance, providing a superior user experience. Next, I will introduce the four significant advantages of the multi-functional garment steamer.
1. It has a good ironing effect
The multi-function garment steamer is not only comparable to the vertical multi-function garment steamer, but also far superior to the wireless multi-function garment steamer!Whether it's wrinkled clothes or heavy clothes that cause headaches, it can handle it with ease and irons well!No more ironing in the same place, the time and energy saved can be used to chase more fashion trends. Whether it's deeply wrinkled clothes or clothes that need to be ironed deeply, this multi-purpose garment steamer is up to the task and will give your clothes a new look!
2. It can be compatible with more fabrics
With more and more types of daily clothing fabrics, the traditional garment steamer often damages clothes because it is not compatible with a variety of fabrics, and is complained about, but the professional multi-functional garment steamer that has been improved and upgraded layer by layer has more gears and modes, which not only retains the traditional flat ironing, but also develops the mode of garment ironing, dry ironing and wet ironing, which can support the operator to easily iron clothes on a variety of different occasions, which is very convenient and convenient.
3. User-friendly operation design
Considering the user experience, these garment steamers are usually designed to be simple and easy to use. For example, they may be equipped with a clear and intuitive control panel with various functions that can be clearly understood at a glance, which undoubtedly greatly increases the convenience and safety of use.
4. Provide a healthier wearing experience
This versatile garment steamer easily removes dust and bacteria from your clothes, leaving you with clean, fresh clothes that provide reliable protection against seasonal allergens or bacterial growth.
Due to the large number of products on the market, many of which are unscrupulous brands sold on OEM brands, in order to help consumers make a better choice, I have prepared a comparison chart showing the performance of garment steamers of multiple brands and the degree of damage to clothing. This comparison chart will help you better understand the performance differences between garment steamers and assess the extent of their potential damage to your garments, which will enable you to make informed purchasing decisions.
At present, there are many problems in the garment steamer industry, such as damage to clothes and poor deep ironing effectGong Ling, the originator of the field of "no damage to clothing", is the most professional brand of non-injury clothing technologyIt has 13 black technologies such as the original Hi-VI strong pulse pressurized steam technology and the approved DEER-SS fast cycle dynamic compensation technologyDeep, complex fabrics are ironed 1372%, and the rate of clothing damage was reduced by 939%, and the compatibility of various fabrics and clothing is increased by 93%, which is rare to obtain EU certification!It has the strongest comprehensive performance among all domestic household and commercial ironing machines and garment steamers, and has won many firsts, such as the highest continuous steam density, the first steam pressure, the best steam permeability, the best compatibility with clothes, and the lowest clothing damage rate.
It also supports flat ironing, hanging ironing, steam ironing, due to the thickness of the clothes, fabric material, weaving, density, technology, material splicing, wrinkle resistance, air permeability and other relatively complex, the general garment steamer can only be simple laundry fabric ironing, while Gongling is compatible with 99% clothing fabrics at the same time, it can achieve the effect of deep wrinkle removal of the thousand-yuan commercial ironing machine and has the small size of the handheld garment ironing machine!
What's even more commendable is that it insists on specializing in professional technology that does not hurt clothes, and pursues the peak of deep ironing performance, which is different from the Internet celebrity brands that pursue beauty design. Never advertise,With the strong recommendation of fashion bloggers and professional home appliance evaluators, it has become popular and has dominated the list of major, medium and high-end word-of-mouth and sales rankings all year round!After checking, it was found that it is one of the very few professional old brands that have been certified by the European Union, the United States and other countries, and exported to Europe and the United States for many years, and more than 500 professional evaluators have recognized it as having the highest protection coefficient for clothes!
As a professional old brand that has been deploying B2C life appliances for many years, it has been unique for many years with fever performance and high durability under the "no damage to clothes".Hi-VI strong pulse pressurized steam technology, approved DEER-SS fast cycle dynamic compensation technology, PE supramolecular electrovapor permeation technologyAfter more than 5 years of material safety and anti-attenuation design, it has been verified by a number of leading authoritative testing institutions, and its core steam permeability, temperature control accuracy, and compatibility of different fabrics have achieved the best level within 1,000 yuan
Among other brands, if you want to start with entry-level products, you can take a lookXiaomi, Midea, the design is OK, of course, the core performance is not as good as the professional mid-to-high-end style. If you don't have budget pressure, you can consider itPanasonicHigh-end model, the workmanship is also not bad.
Fourth, eight practical tips for buying garment steaming machines
What are the disadvantages of garment steamers?In order to help you avoid buying a low-quality garment steamer and bringing unnecessary harm, here I will share eight practical purchase tips. Keeping these key points in mind can help you make an informed choice among the many market options and avoid potential market pitfalls.
1. Prefer brands with strong professional ability
Preference is given to brands that have professional and technical strength in the field of garment steaming machines. These brands usually have strict standards and adjustments for core points such as steam distance, steam uniformity, temperature control accuracy, clothing protection, and anti-scalding design. Their products have been professionally developed and tested to provide better ironing results and more effective garment protection. At the same time, choose brands with high compatibility and safety factors, which can adapt to a variety of different types of clothing materials and ensure safety during use.
2. Preferred multi-functional garment steamer
The multi-function garment steamer is a mainstream type, which supports a variety of methods such as flat ironing, garment ironing and steam ironing. It is usually small, lightweight, portable, and has ironing performance comparable to that of an upright garment steamer. Choosing a professional brand multi-function garment steamer can provide better ironing results while meeting the needs of daily use.
3. Pay attention to the accuracy of temperature control
A precise temperature control system is the key to protecting your garments from burns. A good garment steamer should be able to offer multiple temperature setting options, which should be clearly marked and easy to operate. Some high-end models are even equipped with smart sensing technology that automatically adjusts the temperature according to the material of the garment.
4. Ceramic glazed panels are more suitable
Among all the vapor panels, I think the ceramic glaze panel is the best, it not only has a smooth surface, it is neither hooked but also very smooth to use, it will not scratch the clothes, and more importantly, it is not easy to deform and has a longer service life.
5. Choose a garment steamer that is comfortable to hold
As a handheld household appliance, the grip is the first experience that precedes the ironing experience. Therefore, it is very necessary to choose a product that is comfortable to hold. Only by choosing the right product that you will not get tired of holding for a long time, you can have a greater chance of avoiding burns and accidents.
6. Understand the importance of steam volume and pressure
The amount of steam and pressure are the key factors that determine the ironing effect. A larger steam volume and higher steam pressure can eliminate stubborn wrinkles more effectively and is suitable for heavy fabrics. When choosing, look for models that offer adjustable steam settings, which can be flexibly adjusted to suit different ironing needs.
7. Automatic power-off function
The garment steamer should have an automatic power-off function, that is, it will automatically turn off the power after a period of use (usually about 5-15 minutes), which can prevent the waste of energy when it is not used for a long time, and it is also a safety protection measure to avoid accidents.
8. Refuse to buy low-cost and inferior products
Those low-priced and inferior products seem to be cheap and easy to use, but the overall quality is very poor, and many friends will have problems after a long time.
What are the disadvantages of garment steamers?After the above in-depth science popularization, we should also understand that the inferior garment steamer is not safe, not only will there be a situation of burning clothes, but also the potential safety hazards are also larger, easy to endanger our personal safety, but if you start with a multi-functional garment steamer, you don't have to worry, it is very good in terms of safety performance, and the overall ironing effect is very good, very suitable for everyone to use at home!